Easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Using an air fryer to cook a whole chicken gives you very crispy skin, and even the white meat stays tender and juicy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 34 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 (5 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
• 2.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, paprika, and salt together in a small bowl.

Step 2

Pat chicken dry using paper towels. Brush spice mixture over entire chicken, including underneath the wings.

Step 3

Gather the ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 4

Place chicken in the basket of the air fryer breast side down; cook, undisturbed, for 45 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken over using tongs; cook until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Remove chicken to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes.